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Cripure

Cripure

A philosophical reflection on the world of this somewhat dark era!

1990 1h 30mDrama

Theatrical recording of the play from "Black Blood": 1917 was the year during the Great War that nearly led to a revolution in France. At that time, Merlin was a modest but passionate professor. Nicknamed Cripure by his students, he spent most of his time reflecting on the human condition, in the light of God, which was supposed to exist. Filmed in Théâtre du Cothurne in Lyon.

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Theatrical recording of the play from "Black Blood": 1917 was the year during the Great War that nearly led to a revolution in France. At that time, Merlin was a modest but passionate professor. Nicknamed Cripure by his students, he spent most of his time reflecting on the human condition, in the light of God, which was supposed to exist. Filmed in Théâtre du Cothurne in Lyon.

The vibe

literaturestage playtheatrelouis guilloux

Behind it

Alexandre TartaAlexandre TartaDirector

Cast

Arnaud GiovaninettiArnaud Giovaninetti
Marcel MaréchalMarcel MaréchalCripure
Tatiana MouklineTatiana MouklineMaïa
Guy Jacquet
Mathias MarechalMathias Marechal
Michel OuimetMichel Ouimet
Michel Demiautte
Angelo BardiAngelo Bardi
Jacques AngeniolJacques Angeniol

Director

Alexandre Tarta

Release date

1 Jan 1990

Runtime

1h 30m

Studio

Warner Bros. France, Europe Images International, L.C.J. Editions & Productions

Language

French

Country

France

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